I'm looking into covering my dash with the furry material I've seen used on cars here in the past. I've seen rear package trays done this way but, never a dash. I know this material readily available at material stores. Is there a reason as to why this is that I'm not catching? A factory replacement dash pad for mine would be very costly and, in keeping with tradition, I'd like to do something home grown so speak with my on twist in things. Any input on this will be greatly appreciated.
When I bought my Model A pickup project the headliner was covered with tacky blue fake fur, it looked like the cheesy bathroom floor rugs, it took me about 5 minutes to rip all that crap out. I remember seeing this stuff in show cars that were never driven back in the late 50's & early 60's and then I saw the fake fur again during the custom van crazy in the 70's. To be honest I don't care for it, but it's your car. HRP
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B017MWZ4AO/ref=s9_dcacsd_dcoop_bw_c_x_5_w This is where I got mine. Lots of color options and long fuzz Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Couldn't you just find a road kill skunk the had been squashed flat by 20 or so 18 wheelers, and glue the hide to your dash?
A Furry Dash is the last thing I'd put on any car. Looks like SHIT. You usually see Furry Dashes along with red Dingle Berries above the windows.
My purple was too bright, and I am going to make a white one before summer Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
This is a valid question all joking aside the Custom Members or Upholsterers may have the best Suggestions...Many feel that the Hamb is only Hotrod and we are not so the absolute negativity is unwarranted...this was all the rage in the early to mid sixties custom scene and has its place of course. @Puka have you looked at the sixties everything thread below? https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum...ome-on-post-pictures-of-what-you-like.132391/
Everybody has the right to "do to" their vehicles whatever they want and there are no wrong choices. I say that knowing that fake fur (or real fur) isn't a choice I'll ever make. I do have a friend with his dash covered in fake fur and I still drink with him.
I remember being a youngster and I guy I knew had a 53 Chevy 2 door and everything was fur except the seats. Head liner, dash, door panels and even the kick panels were black fur. Spent a lot of hours riding in that car. I say go for it!! It's your ride so enjoy
Do it and show us the result. Don't let the naysayers who obviously have found a warm place to live here in the Custom forum discourage you. I think in the right car it looks good. And you are right, it is traditional way to get a custom dashboard without spending tons of money.
Here's a great thread that could yield some inspiration for you @Puka... https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/plush-and-padded.1089992/
The hamb, be it hot rod or custom is a open forum and in that light everything is up for public discussion, we all are entitled to our own opinion. Like you I encourage the member to go ahead and do it since it's his car and he is the only one that has to be happy with the results. HRP
I love the early 60s designs (The Munsters, The Monkees, Barris, Watson, etc. I draw inspiration from old stories and pics all the time. not everyones cup of tea, but if you love it and you love your car...thats all that matters... Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
friend of mine bought some at a fabric store, when he got to the register the girl asked if he was making a gorilla suit...........he was too embarrassed to say it was for his truck so he said "yes".
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